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Who may receive complimentary press credentials?
Who may receive paid press credentials?
Where can I pick up press credentials?
May I bring my spouse?
Whom should I contact with questions regarding housing?
What are the Press Complex hours?
What are the exhibit floor hours?
Whom should I contact to arrange an interview or ask about covering a specific convention event?
Where can I get information from exhibitors about new products on display?
Who may receive complimentary press credentials?
Complimentary press credentials are issued only to reporters, editors, freelance writers and photographers working for publications relevant to the housing industry.
Freelance writers and photographers must submit a letter from the news organization they are representing on that company's letterhead and signed by the editor.
In-house newsletter reporters, bloggers, book authors, book editors and publishers do not qualify as working press.
Publishers that also act in an editorial capacity for their publication must get permission from NAHB Public Affairs to qualify for complimentary press credentials.
Production companies must pre-register under NAHB's new policy on filming at IBS and may not register on site. Production crews and broadcast media should refer to the “Policy Regarding Production Groups and Filming at IBS”. All press credentials require appropriate credentials and are subject to prior approval by NAHB Public Affairs.
On-site registration will open on Monday, January 19 at 1:00 pm in the Press Registration Room in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Anyone registering on site must show proper identification and press credentials to be considered for a complimentary press pass. Freelance writers and photographers must also bring a letter from the news organization they are representing on that company's letterhead and signed by the editor.
It is the policy of NAHB to require all persons requesting complimentary press credentials to disclose, in advance, whether they will be conducting any businesses other than reporting while at the Show during operating hours. This includes but is not limited to:
- Requesting/receiving any form of compensation in exchange for the promotion of products, goods or services at the International Builders' Show.
- Discussing opportunities for exhibitors to advertise in the representing publication.
- Setting up appointments between exhibitors and publication representatives for further on- or off-site business dealings.
Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, marketing and sales of satellite tours for or by on-air talent, producers and/or production staff, and marketing and sales of ad space for any publication of any kind by reporters, editors and/or photographers.
If you have any questions about whether specific activities are prohibited, please contact Paul Lopez, Director of Media Relations at plopez@nahb.com or 202-266-8409. Anyone found conducting such practices without prior, written consent from NAHB may have their credentials revoked and be removed from the premises for the duration of the Show. Individuals solely engaged in sales, marketing or any type of "pay-for-play" activities must register as paid press.
Who may receive paid press credentials?
Paid press registration is available for marketing, public relations, advertising, sales, publishers, book authors, book editors and other non-editorial employees who plan to engage in any sales or marketing activities. Satellite media tours are strictly prohibited.
Where can I pick up press credentials?
Working press credentials can be picked up starting Tuesday, Monday, January 19 at 1:00 p.m. in the Press Registration Room of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Please plan to provide a business card and show photo ID.
Non-editorial press who registered online will receive their badge, badge holder, and ExpoCard in the mail prior to the Show. If you lose your badge prior to the IBS, you will be charged a replacement fee. You will need to present a valid photo ID to receive a new badge.
If you registered in advance as non-editorial press, and did not receive your credentials in the mail you may pick them up at any Advance Registration counter.
May I bring my spouse?
Yes. There is no fee for spouse registration if the name of the media outlet you are representing also will be used for your spouse's badge. However, if a different company name or address is preferred, your spouse will need to register separately and pay the appropriate registration fees.
Whom should I contact with questions regarding housing?
In order to get a press badge, you must register for the Show, register now! Once you register the system will automatically link you to the hotel section where the names of the hotels with blocks reserved for press will appear first in a list of available hotels and you will be able to reserve a room. Please note that press block rooms are limited and will be available on a first come first served basis. If you have any questions regarding registration and/or hotel accommodations, please call our Registration and Housing Office at (800) 967-8619.
What are the Press Complex hours?
Monday, January 19, 2009 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 | 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 22, 2009 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, January 23, 2009 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What are the exhibit floor hours?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, January 22, 2009 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, January 23, 2009 | 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Whom should I contact to arrange an interview or ask about covering a specific convention event?
Contact Paul Lopez at (800) 368-5242, ext. 8409 or Liz Warin at (800) 368-5242, ext. 8495 in NAHB Public Affairs. For exhibitor events, please contact the exhibitor directly.
Where can I get information from exhibitors about new products on display?
Prior to the show visit www.BuildersShow.com for a preview of exhibitors; additional information on new products can be found in the exhibitor press kit center.
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